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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.46, 146.34 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.46, 146.34 and 92.70 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.46 : 146.34 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.46/146.34 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.46x = 146.34 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.46x = 13,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,565.72/98.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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